COMMONWEALTH GAMES

SA long jump champion Cheswill Johnson

Cheswill Johnson – It hurts to miss out on the Commonwealth Games again

Two-time South African long jump champion Cheswill Johnson admits it is painful to face the possibility of missing the Commonwealth Games for the second time in a row.

Zakithi Nene of Team South Africa competes during the Men's 400m Repechage Roun on day ten of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on August 05, 2024 in Paris, France.

Zakhithi Nene – SA eye relay qualification for World Champs

South Africa’s 4x400m relay captain Zakhithi Nene says the upcoming World Relay Championships in Botswana on 2–3 May will be a great opportunity for the team to secure qualification for next year’s World Senior Championships in China.

South African swimmer Aimee Canny at the SA Swimming National Championships

Aimee Canny targets records at Commonwealth Games

After an exceptional performance at the SA Swimming Nationals, Aimee Canny has now set her targets on a personal best at the Commonwealth Games.

South African swimmer Aimee Canny at the SA Swimming National Championships

Coetze, Canny secure Commonwealth Games spots at National Championships

Aimee Canny booked her place in Team SA for this year’s Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, doing so in two events – the 200m freestyle and 100m breaststroke on day one of the SA Swimming National Championships.

SA swimmer Pieter Coetze

Pieter Coetze wary of peaking early at Commonwealth Games qualifiers

South Africa’s breaststroke sensation Pieter Coetze says he does not want to peak too early, with the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow just a few months away.

Athletics South Africa

World Athletics warns SA over interference as ASA awaits SASCOC intervention

A storm is brewing in South African athletics, with world governing body World Athletics having issued a stern warning to the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee over what it views as government interference.